Rathlin Covid-19 Updates

Thursday 25th August 2022

RATHLIN COVID-19 UPDATES

(Posted 03/07/2020. Last updated 25/08/2022.)

The 2022 Summer Timetable is now in effect:

TIMETABLE (A)
(Wed 13th Apr – Thu 30th Jun / Thu 1st Sep – Fri 30th Sep incl.)

Dep Rathlin / Dep Ballycastle
*08.00 RE / *08.30 RE
08.30 SOR / 10.00 SOR
10.00 RE / 11:00 RE
11.00 SOR / 12.00 SOR
12.00 RE / 13:00 RE
15.00 SOR / 16.00 SOR
16.00 RE / 17.00 RE
17:00 SOR / 18.00 SOR

* Mon-Fri only.

RE: Rathlin Express (Passengers Only, 25 mins approx.)
SOR: Spirit Of Rathlin (Passengers & Vehicles, 40 mins approx.)

Pre-booking is mandatory. 30 minutes before sailing is the required minimum notice. All sailings are at the Skipper’s discretion. Subject to weather and other conditions. Vehicle restrictions apply. Contact terminal for information. To enable safety procedures to be carried out, passengers must be at the terminal at least 15 minutes before sailing time. Normal Office Opening Hours: Jun & Sep - 08:30 to 18:00, Jul & Aug - 08:30 to 18:30.

RIFL has implemented a new Refund Policy, due to an increasing number of 'no shows' and late cancellations.

McCuaig's Bar is open daily from 11.30am. The Manor House has reopened for the season.

The island shop is open, serving takeaway tea and coffee and wraps as well as their wide range of groceries. The Hungry Seal, is open seven days (Saturdays to Thursdays, 11.00am-7.00pm, Fridays 11.00am-5.00pm). The Water Shed Café has now reopened as well. Also currently open is Island Treasures gift shop and post office, and Breakwater Studio. The West Light Seabird Centre has now closed for the winter, ana the Boathouse Visitor Centre will close on Friday 30th September. The bicycle hire is open - advance booking essential. The bike hire finished for the season on Wednesday 31st August.

Much of the island's accommodation has reopened, though some remains closed. The Manor House is open. Rathlin Island Hostel is open on the basis of lets of the whole building at a time. Druim Apartments is open. The Glamping Pods are open. Shore House self catering is now also reopened for bookings. Coolnagrock B&B remains closed at present. Soerneog View Hostel will remain closed for the 2022 season. Contact accommodation providers directly for more information and to book.

The Public Toilets at the harbour are open. The children's playground is also open.

The harbour's pontoons are now open again to visiting vessels, with some restrictions. See full information here.

The bus companies operate a shuttle service to and from the Seabird Centre during the tourist season.